There are few things that embody the DIY, have-a-go spirit of punk more than ‘zines. Although not by any means exclusive to the punk scene, they are an intrinsic part of the genre’s history. Molly…
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10 must-read punk and ska books of the last 12 months! Over the last year and a bit, we’ve all had to find ways to amuse ourselves, and a lot of that amusement would have…
While often lambasted in the ’70s as either Rolling Stones wannabes or for their shocking-at-the-time androgynous look – the Dolls are one of the greatest (often unsung) influences on punk rock. Molly Tie delves into…
In a new book author, Aaron Carne explores the legacy of the U.S. Ska scene. Punktuation caught up with the author to discuss his idea behind the book. If you’ve ever felt that ska is…
The organisers of Blackpool’s annual Rebellion punk music festival have confirmed that the dates for 2021 are unable to go ahead, meaning the event has been cancelled for the second year in a row. On…
Looking for something to celebrate tonight? Why not raise a glass to ten great punk albums that are celebrating anniversaries in 2021?
How did one of the best and most successful independent labels in the history of punk rock come crashing down in 2012? Molly Tie investigates.
In a new book Finish Author Jyrki ‘Spider’ Hämäläinen charts the highs and lows of one of the most influential British Post-punk bands ever. Killing Joke are a tour de force in more ways than…
If you were a punk in the UK in the '70s and early '80s there were few venues where you could see bands play - the places where you could soon became iconic...
If you love reading about punk and you love a freebie, then we’ve got great news. Dan Sinker’s Chicago-based zine Punk Planet (which ran 80 issues from 1994-2007) is now available online at no cost…